SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A vehicle accident Tuesday night closed all eastbound lanes on Interstate 8 near east Alpine, according to Caltrans San Diego.
The collision took place on the eastbound interstate at Exit 33 to Willows Road. It was first reported by Caltrans at 8:09 p.m.
Officials have not shared the cause of the wreck or any details on the vehicles involved, but the closure remained in place for just over 30 minutes.
EB I-8 at West Willows all lanes blocked due to traffic collision.
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) October 26, 2022
By 8:40 p.m., the scene had been cleared from the roadway and all lanes were reopened.
UPDATE: EB I-8 at West Willows all lanes open.
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) October 26, 2022
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
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